Archive | June, 2012

Skip Mac Donald..”Never Turn Back”

by on 10. Jun, 2012 in Uncategorized

AKA “Little Axe”, this is 21st Century Gospel Music. (from the LP “the Wolf That House Built”). Skip Mac Donald..just in the groove.

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Dueling Rhythm sections …The Wailers – Rastaman Chant Rehearsal 1973

by on 09. Jun, 2012 in Uncategorized

  so hard to choose…. i nominate the Barrett brothers…. for now…. the deep backwards groove of tropical soul music. never up front but ever so groovy.   did i mention Bruce Smith with Jah Wobble during the PIL sessions?   ugh.. and etc… etc…  

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Drum and Bass.. Gang of Four..”To Hell With Poverty”

by on 07. Jun, 2012 in Uncategorized

early 80′s. post punk freak out.. at that point,only the music made sense. great bass and drum session here..these guy’s were good. dueling worthy I reckon. dig.

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Past-Punk Triptych: Undeniable Bassline Edition

by on 04. Jun, 2012 in live, music

Comsat Angels, “Be Brave” 1981 (Kevin Bacon on bass, really his name) Fugazi, “Reclamation” 1993 (Joe Lally) The Sound, “Winning” 1984 (Graham Bailey) The secret weapon of any band worth their salt whilst navigating the treacherous waters of angular guitar music is a strong bassline, the trusty rudder keeping the ship on course. All noteworthy [...]

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Faces.. Live in 72′ BBC

by on 02. Jun, 2012 in Uncategorized

Way back in time..before Rod became completely enamoured of what he saw in the mirror,these guy’s were arguably the best mainstream R&R band going. At least for a little while. Comparisons to the Stones, and the Who are legit..Kenny Jones and Ronnie Lane are as good a bass and drum combo as you will ever [...]

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